The Clinical Informaticist applies knowledge of nursing and computer science to clinical information systems, electronic health records, and medical/clinical workflows to improve nursing services and practices. This position supports programs and projects by providing actionable information and reports as requested. The Informaticist serves as a training resource to clinical staff and patient care providers for the electronic health record system.

• Applies knowledge of nursing and computer science to clinical information systems, electronic health records, and medical/clinical workflows to improve nursing services and practices
  • Collaborates with the manager, department clinicians, and I/S staff to promote efficient use of health information systems
  • Provides clinical perspective within the department to define priorities, answer questions, troubleshoot, and resolve problems
  • Ensures the information system and technology design is transparent and efficient for use by the clinical practitioner
  • Recommends and promotes strategy implementation to increase efficiency and effectiveness and maintain high user satisfaction related to all systems used in service area
• Supports programs and projects by providing actionable information and reports as requested
  • Assists I/S in the design, development, and upgrades of assigned clinical solutions by serving as the clinical subject matter resource
  • Collaborates with I/S on upgrades, customizations of current systems, or implementation of new supplementary systems
  • Collaborates with I/S and other informatics experts to troubleshoot and correct system or process issues
  • Identifies user/system concerns and deficits and interacts with staff and I/S to facilitate improvement
  • Translates end-user feedback and needs into system optimizations for I/S
  • Serves as a training resource to clinical staff and patient care providers for the Electronic Health Record system
• Interacts with clinicians within the service area to identify areas where clinical information systems can effectively support and enhance their clinical process
  • Troubleshoots clinical workflow processes, identifies gaps, and coordinates process solutions to support best practice use of integrated systems
  • Assists in planning staff and physician learning needs in a cooperative effort with the Professional Development Center, I/S, and applicable departments
  • Assists health system users in project and system functionality on a continuous basis

Required Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a minimum of an associate degree in Nursing.

Experience: Five (5) years (with associate degree) or two (2) years (with bachelor’s degree) of clinical RN experience in an acute care facility using an electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management or Information Technology.

Licensure: Current MS RN license, MS 90-day temporary permit, or Compact state RN license.

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.